ATEAY (Atea ASA) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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ATEAY Atea ASA ATEAY
81 GF Score
Price $8.90
GF Value $8.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA?

Atea ASA ATEAY 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates ATEAY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Software companies, Atea ASA ranks better than 53.32% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Atea ASA's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $50 Mil. Atea ASA's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $177 Mil. Atea ASA's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $288 Mil. Atea ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ATEAY' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.75
Current: 0.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Atea ASA was 1.75. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.11.

ATEAY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.32% of 1716 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs ATEAY: 0.93

Atea ASA  (OTCPK:ATEAY) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Atea ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.09 1.09 1.14 1.04

Atea ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 1.80 1.38 0.80 0.79

ATEAY vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Atea ASA Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(46.899 + 169.587) / 207.878
=1.04

Atea ASA's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(49.904 + 177.355) / 288.24
=0.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 mean?
Atea ASA (ATEAY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Atea ASA. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.75 to 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #801 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Atea ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.75. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Atea ASA's value of 0.79 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #801 out of 1716 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Atea ASA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atea ASA's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Atea ASA ranks #801 out of 1716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Atea ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09. Atea ASA's value of 0.79 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Atea ASA's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.75 to 1.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Atea ASA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.09, based on 1,716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atea ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 27.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Atea ASA. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atea ASA's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atea ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atea ASA (ATEAY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 27.5% below the Software industry median of 1.09. Atea ASA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atea ASA (ATEAY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Atea ASA (ATEAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atea ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47. GuruFocus considers Atea ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATEAY:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.79 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $8.90 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.5% below the Software median (#801 of 1716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ATEAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Atea ASA Business Description

Address Karvesvingen 5, P.O. Box 6472, Etterstad, Oslo, NOR, NO-0605
Atea ASA is a Norway-based company that provides IT infrastructure and system integration services to customers. The company's product and services portfolio includes the sale of products such as third-party hardware and software, mobile device management and security software, and maintenance and operation of IT infrastructure services for companies, among others. The company operations are divided into six business segments based on geographical areas and services: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, The Baltics, and Shared Services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue in Sweden.
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